This how-to guide includes 2 topics that you can complete directly on iOS, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Start Fill | Free |
| 2 | 2. Switch Fill Mode | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Start Fill
Entry: Floating editing bar → Fill
- Select the cell or range that you want to fill to open the floating editing bar.
- Tap Fill.
- After Fill starts, direction arrows appear around the source cell.
- Drag the arrow in the direction you need to fill up, down, left, or right.
- Tap another area of the sheet to exit Fill.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the selected area enters the fill state and shows draggable direction arrows.
- Next action available: after dragging, the target area shows the fill result and you can continue editing the sheet.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you do not select a cell or range first, the Fill entry may not appear.
- Data impact: Fill can overwrite existing data in the target area, so check the destination before applying it.
2. Switch Fill Mode
Entry: Top area of the fill interface
- First complete one fill action by following the steps in Start Fill.
- At the top of the fill interface, tap Switch to Copy Fill.
- The result will stop using sequence recognition and will copy the source content instead.
- If you want the pattern to increase or decrease again, tap Switch to Series Fill.
- Preview the result, then tap another area of the sheet to exit Fill.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: a mode switch button appears at the top of the fill interface and can switch between the two modes.
- Next action available: after switching, the target area updates according to the current fill mode.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you have not dragged to fill first, the mode switch button may not appear.
- Data impact: Copy Fill does not continue a sequence, while Series Fill tries to extend the existing pattern.